Abstract: An agrochemical composition for the treatment of plant propagation material, comprising at least two active ingredient components together with a suitable carrier, wherein component I is fludioxonil (=4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)pyrrole-3-carbonitrile) and wherein component II is azoxystrobin (=methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate) or picoxystrobin (=methyl (E)-3-methoxy-2-[2-(6-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxymethyl)phenyl]acrylate) or kresoxim-methyl (=methyl (E)-methoxyimino[2-(o-tolyloxymethyl)phenyl]acetate.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel cycloalkylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which J, X, Y, m and CKE are as defined above, to processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. Moreover, the disclosure relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the cycloalkylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The disclosure furthermore relates to increasing the activity of crop protection compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I) by adding ammonium or phosphonium salts and, if appropriate, penetrants.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel alkoxyalkyl spirocyclic tetramic and tetronic acids of the formula (I), in which A, B, D, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or microbicides, and also to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the alkoxyalkyl spirocyclic tetramic and tetronic acids and, secondly, at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

Abstract: Protoporphyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting compounds are useful in compositions and methods for regulating growth of cotton plants. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for regulating growth of cotton plants.

Abstract: Certain substituted benzylamino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (1): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (1), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel composition for controlling grassy weeds which includes the combination of a preemergent grassy weed herbicide with a post emergent grassy weed herbicide and to a method of controlling such weeds with the novel composition. The present invention is also directed to a novel composition for controlling grassy weeds and, optionally broadleaf weeds, which novel composition includes the combination of a preemergent grassy weed herbicide, a post emergent grassy weed herbicide and a three-way phenoxy herbicide, and to a method of controlling such grassy weeds and, optionally such broadleaf weeds, with the novel composition. The present invention has been found to be particularly useful for the control of crabgrass in cool season grasses and mixtures of cool season grasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a turf herbicide comprising, as an active ingredient, of 5-benzyloxymethyl-1,2-isoxazoline derivatives of formula (I), which have been known as an a rice paddy herbicide. In addition, 5-benzyloxymethyl-1,2-isoxazoline derivatives of the present invention have a high activity not only as a turf herbicide but also as a herbicide for upland crops and direct-seeded rice. As such, the derivatives of the present invention can be used either as an upland herbicide or as a herbicide for direct-seeded paddy field rice.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I) in which A, B, D and G are as defined above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides, and also to selectively herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the 2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I) and, secondly, at least one crop plant tolerance promoter compound.

Abstract: Liquid formulations containing herbicidal actives from the group of HPPD inhibitors, dialkyl sulfosuccinates, surfactants and solvents are provided. The present invention relates to liquid formulations comprising: A) one or more HPPD inhibitors, B) one or more dialkyl sulfosuccinates, C) one or more further surfactants, D) one or more solvents, E) further auxiliaries and additives, and F) one or more non-A) agrochemical actives. The liquid formulations are suitable for use in the field of crop protection.

Abstract: A composition for control of diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof caused by phytopathogens, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein component (A) is Cyprodinil; and component (B) a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.

Abstract: The invention provides herbicide combinations comprising an effective amount of components (A) and (B), where component (A) is one or more of the ketoenols listed in the description and (B) is one or more herbicides from the group of the known herbicides also listed in the description. The invention also relates to the use of the combinations for controlling unwanted vegetation and to the corresponding method for controlling weeds.

Abstract: To provide a herbicidal composition which is highly safe to crop plants and which is capable of controlling weeds problematic in e.g. paddy fields, upland fields and non-agricultural fields over a wide range of from preemergence to postemergence.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions containing as active ingredients, one or more compounds selected from light-induced herbicidal compounds, especially 3-substituted phenylpyrazole derivatives and one or more compounds selected from organophosphorus herbicidal compounds, characterized by containing as surfactants, one or more of alkenyl alcohol alkoxylates and one or more of alkyl alcohol alkoxylates; and methods of using the herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations which comprise firstly arylsulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones and secondly herbicidally active compounds and/or safeners listed in the description, and which can be used with particularly good results for the selective control of weeds in various crops of useful plants.

Abstract: An organic complement for fertilizing vegetable species, as an organic product which fulfills with the features of a growth stimulator, mainly manufactured from green algae (Ulva rigida) and brownish algae (Macrocystis pyrifera). The invention includes a process for obtaining the complement that requires washing, grinding, acid and alkaline digestion, filtering and packaging steps. The most important used supplies are hydrochloric and phosphoric acid, and potassium carbonate. The product allows to improve the absorption efficiency of the nutrients supplied by the fertilizers, guaranteeing an optimal growth for the plant species, achieving a higher production in a short period of time. The product is biodegradable and beneficial for soils.

Abstract: Herbicide combinations (A)+(B), if appropriate in the presence of safeners, with an effective content of (A) broad-spectrum herbicides from the group (A1) glufosinate (salts) and related compounds (A2) glyphosate (salts) and related compounds such as sulfosate, (A3) imidazolinones, (A4) herbicidal azoles from the group of the protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors (PPO inhibitors) (A5) cyclohexanedione herbicides and (A6) heteroaryloxyphenoxypropionic acid herbicides and (B) one or more herbicides from the group of the compounds consisting of (B0) one or more structurally different herbicides from the abovementioned group (A) or (B1) foliar- and soil-acting herbicides against monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous harmful plants or (B2) herbicides which can be employed selectively in maize against dicots, or (B3) foliar- and soil-acting herbicides which can be employed selectively in maize, predominantly against dicotyledonous harmful plants, ?or herbicides from several of groups (B0) to (B3) are suitab

Abstract: Provided is a method of formulating hydrophobic pesticides comprising emulsifying an aqueous phase and a water-immiscible phase to form a formulation; wherein the aqueous phase is comprised of water and optionally a freeze/thaw agent, one or more emulsifiers, or combinations thereof, and the water-immiscible phase comprises the hydrophobic pesticide and one or more emulsifiers.

Abstract: An herbicide composition comprising a PSI inhibitor and a salicylate or another SAR inducer and methods of use for said composition is disclosed.

Abstract: A synergistic herbicidal mixture comprising A) at least one benzoyl compound of formula I or a salt thereof wherein R1, R3 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halogenalkyl, alkoxy, halogenalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylaulfanyl; R2 is optionally substituted thiazol-2-yl, thiazol-4-yl, thiazol-5-yl, isoxazol-3-yl, isoxazol-4-yl, isoxazol-5-yl, 4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl, 4,5-dihydroisoxazol-4-yl or 4,5-dihydroisoxazol-5-yl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; R5 is alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or alkyl; and B) a synergistically effective amount of at least one further herbicidal compound as defined in the specification, compositions comprising these mixtures, processes for the preparation of these compositions, and their use for controlling undesired plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-aryl-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-cycloalkyl-2-pyrrolidone, and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid esters with nitro compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocidal composition which can be added to materials which can be attacked by harmful micro-organisms, containing pyrithione as a biocidal active ingredient. The biocidal composition is characterised in that it contains 2-alkyl isothiazoline-3-one as another biocidally active ingredient. The active ingredients of the biocidal composition behave synergistically and are ideally suitable for controlling bacteria, fungus and algae.

Abstract: Described are herbicidal compositions comprising A) at least one compound from the benzoylcyclohexanedione group and B) at least one compound from the group of the herbicides which act selectively against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants in rice. These compositions have a superior action compared with the herbicides employed individually.

Abstract: Herbicidal synergistic composition which, in addition to comprising customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of

Abstract: Described are herbicidal compositions comprising A) at least one compound from the benzoylcyclohexanedione group and B) at least one compound from the group of the herbicides which act selectively against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants in rice. These compositions have a superior action compared with the herbicides employed individually.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal compositions for the treatment of phytopathogenic diseases of crop plants and against infestation on propagation stock of plants or on other vegetable material, especially phytopathogenic fungi, and to a method of combating phytopathogenic diseases on crop plants or in post-harvest storage and for seed dressing. The invention relates in particular to the control or prevention of diseases in the post-harvest storage period of harvested fruits. It has now been found that the use of a) 4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-7-yl)pyrrole-3-carbonitrile (“fludioxonil”) (The Pesticide Manual, 11th. edition, 1997, 334), component I in association with b) either 2-(thiazol-4-yl)benzimidazol, component IIA (“thiabendazole”) (The Pesticide Manual, 11th. edition, 1997, 701); or 1-(&bgr;-allyloxy-2,4-dichlorophenylethyl)imidazole, component IIB (“imizalil”) (The Pesticide Manual, 11th.

Abstract: A selective herbicidal composition for controlling grasses and weeds in crops of cultivated plants, comprising a) a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula I  wherein Q is the group R1 is hydrogen, —COO—C1-C4-alkyl, —S—C1-C4-alkyl or —SO—C1-C4-alkyl; and b) to antagonise the herbicide, an antidotally effective amount of a safener of formula II (II) or the ethyl esters therof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations comprising heteroaryloxy-acetamides and known herbicidally active compounds and/or safeners listed in the description, which active compound combinations can be used with particularly good results for the selective control of weeds in crops of various useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicidal composition which comprises N-(&agr;-cycno-2-thenyl)-4-ethyl-2-(ethylamino)-5-thiazolecarboxamide (ethaboxam) and as an adjuvant polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether.

Abstract: This invention relates to the control of weeds using (a) a urea herbicide and (b) a 4-benzoylisoxazole or a 2-cyano-1,3-dione herbicide.

Abstract: A method for controlling the growth of weeds at a locus which comprises applying to the locus an effective amount of: (a) a urea herbicide of general formula (1); and (b) 2-(2′-nitro-4′-methylsulfonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione or an agriculturally acceptable salt or metal complex thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations having very good insecticidal and acaricidal properties and containing

Abstract: An herbicide composition comprising a PSI inhibitor and a salicylate or another SAR inducer and methods of use for said composition is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for controlling the growth of weeds (i.e. undesired vegetation) at a locus which comprises applying to the locus a herbicidally effective amount of: (a) picolinfen, a phenoxypicolinamide derivative of formula (I); and (b) a partner herbicide, selected from isoxazole, dione, urea and hydroxybenzonitrile herbicide.

Abstract: The present invention provides cereal selective herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally acceptable carrier and/or surfactant and, as active ingredient, herbicidally effective amount of at least one 6-phenoxypyrid-2-ylcarboxamide of formula I and at least one additional herbicidal compound selected from the group consisting of flufenacet, cinidon-ethyl and carfentrazone-ethyl. Also provided is a method for the control of undesirable plants such as Setaria viridis, Alopecurus myosuroides, Poa annua, Stellaria media, Lamium purpureum, Galium aparine, Veronica hederaefolia, Papaver rhoeas and Matricaria inodora which comprises applying to the plants or their locus a herbicidally effective amount of said compositions. The compositions have been found to possess synergistic properties.

Abstract: A synergistic herbicidal mixture comprising

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of 5-bromoindole-3-acetic acid (5-B-IAA) as an auxin affecting plant cell growth. The invention relates to the use of 5-B-IAA compositions to affect growth in monocotyledonous as well as in dicotyledonous plants. The invention also describes the use of 5-B-IAA in plant growth affecting compositions for the regeneration of both plant tissues and transgenic plant tissues. Further, the invention provides plant growth affecting compositions comprising 5-B-IAA alone or in a mixture comprising one or more additional plant growth regulators, such as cytokinin, etc.

Abstract: Described are herbicidal compositions comprising A) at least one compound from the benzoylcyclohexanedione group and B) at least one compound from the group of the herbicides which act selectively against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants in maize. These compositions have a superior action compared with the herbicides employed individually.

Abstract: A multi-phase suspoemulsion containing as essential components a) 1 to 50% by weight of particular fungicidal benzimidazoles or precursors liberating them as microsuspended solids particles, b) 5 to 60% by weight of an emulsion comprising a fungicidal ingredient (b1) and, in combination with (b1), at least one component (b2) or (b3), in a water diluted form is useful to protected timber against fungal timber pests; (b1) represents the fungicidal compounds fenpropimorph, fenpropidin, tridemorph, aldimorph and spiroxamine, (b2) represents particular azole fungicides, and (b3) represents particular benzoic esters.

Abstract: Increasing the concentration of prolines such as 2-hydroxy-5-oxoproline, in the foliar portions of plants has been shown to cause an increase in carbon dioxide fixation, growth rate, dry weight, nutritional value (amino acids), nodulation and nitrogen fixation, photosynthetically derived chemical energy, and resistance to insect pests over the same properties for wild type plants.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of 5-bromoindole-3-acetic acid (5-B-IAA) as an auxin affecting plant cell growth. The invention relates to the use of 5-B-IAA compositions to affect growth in monocotyledonous as well as in dicotyledonous plants. The invention also describes the use of 5-B-IAA in plant growth affecting compositions for the regeneration of both plant tissues and transgenic plant tissues. Further, the invention provides plant growth affecting compositions comprising 5-B-IAA alone or in a mixture comprising one or more additional plant growth regulators, such as cytokinin, etc.

Abstract: Described are herbicidal compositions comprising

Abstract: This invention relates to the control of weeds using (a) a urea herbicide and (b) a 4-benzoylisoxazole or a 2-cyano-1,3-dione herbicide.

Abstract: An application of an N-phenyltetrahydrophthalimide compound represented by Chemical Formula (1): wherein R1 represents hydrogen or halogen; R2 represents halogen and R3 represents hydrogen, (C1-C8 alkoxy)carbonyl C1-C2 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkynyloxy or (C1-C8 alkoxy)carbonyl C2-C3 haloalkenyl, or R2 and R3 represent together —O—CHR4—C(═O)—NR5—, whose oxygen connected to 4-position of the benzene ring, whose nitrogen connected to 5-position of the benzene ring and wherein R4 represents hydrogen or methyl and R5 represents C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 alkenyl, C3-C6 alkynyl or (C1-C3 alkoxy) C1-C3 alkyl, with an effective amount of an insecticidal organophosphorus compound against weeds can attain higher herbicidal effect than an application of said N-phenyltetrahydrophthalimide compound alone.

Abstract: A herbicidally active composition comprises a mixture of A. a herbicidally effective amount of one or more compounds of the formula (I),  and B.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: A selective herbicidal composition for controlling grasses and weeds in crops of cultivated plants, comprising a) a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula I  wherein Q is the group R1 is hydrogen, —COO—C1-C4-alkyl, —S—C1-C4-alkyl or —SO—C1-C4-alkyl; and b) to antagonise the herbicide, an antidotally effective amount of a safener of formula II  or the ethyl esters thereof.

Abstract: Ethylene derivatives of formula (I): where Q is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or heterocyclic group, especially a 4-thiazolyl, 1- or 3-pyrazolyl, 1,3-oxazol-4-yl, phenyl or pyridyl group; E is a substituent such as a cyano group; A is a substituent such as a 4-pyrazolyl or thiazolyl group; and B is a substituent such as an alkylcarbonyl group. Agricultural chemicals and agents for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms containing one or more such ethylene derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a herbicidal composition comprising as the effective components A) at least one substituted acetanilide derivative of the formula I: □EMBED ChemDraw.Document.4.5 □□□  wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2 R is H, halogen, C1-4 alkyl or C1-2 alkoxy Q is cyanomethyl or propargyl X is halogen B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of aryloxyalkanoic acids, aromatic carboxylic acids, ureas, triazines, anilides, hydroxybenzonitriles, quaternary ammonium salts, triketones, aryloxyphenoxypropionic acids, oximes, sulfonylureas, imidazolinones, dinitroanilines, chloroacetanilides, oxyacetamides, thiocarbamates, amides, semicarbazones, amino acids, and inhibitors of protoporphyrinogen oxidase that includes diphenyl ethers, substituted uracils, pyrazoles, triazolinones and triazolopyridinones.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a sulfonylurea derivative of formula (I) wherein Q is —CH═CH— or —S—, R is straight or branched C1-3 alkyl, and X is —CH3 or —CH3, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and at least one co-herbicide selected from: urea herbicides, imidazolinone herbicides, diphenyl ether herbicides, hydroxybenzonitrile herbicides, 2-(4-aryloxyphenoxy)alkanoic acid herbicides and oxime herbicides, carbamate and thiocarbamate herbicides, quaternary ammonium salt herbicides, triazole herbicides, phytohormone herbicides, including aryloxyalkanoic acid herbicides, arenecarboxylic acid herbicides, pyridinecarboxylic acid herbicides, and pyridyloxyacetic acid herbicides, 2,6-dinitroaniline herbicides, amide herbicides, and anilide herbicides, the respective herbicidal constituents being present in amounts such that the compositions display selectivity of herbicidal action with respect to crops being treated pre- or post-emergent an